Source Changes (8)

Question 1

What is a source change?

Answer 1

Transfer of source from an exposure device to another exposure device or shipping container.

Question 2

When do source changes normally occur?

Answer 2

6-12 month intervals

Question 3

Who can perform a source change?

Answer 3

Must posses written authorization, signed by licensee who possesses, uses, produces or services the exposure device.

Question 4

What occurs after a source is placed into its new exposure device?

Answer 4

• measure radiation dose on each surface of the device
• measure dose received by those exposed during the source change process
• person who inserts the source into an exposure device must record dose rate and report them to the licensee

Question 5

What are Source Changers?

Answer 5

Devices used to transport sources between the manufacturer or the source and the user.

Question 6

When receiving a Source changer an operator shall…

Answer 6

Immediately inspect the device, compare intensity rate measured via survey meter at 1m to the transport index (should be close)

Question 7

Make the source change transfers as per the ____?

Answer 7

Equipment manufacturers recommendations